New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick and Odds Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies get a visit from the New York Mets in MLB baseball betting action on Friday, with the home side looking to send the visitors to the showers with a loss.

Seth Lugo gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the New York Mets on Friday; he's 5-3 on the season. The Philadelphia Phillies, meanwhile, will counter with Nick Pivetta, who will be looking to improve on his 4-7 mark.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Philadelphia Phillies as -102 moneyline underdogs in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 9 at shops such as Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.2-3.1 win for the Phillies on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Philadelphia (42-70) will face the 51-61 Mets in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs New York injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 17-ranked Philadelphia Phillies and the No. 27-rated New York Mets in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Philadelphia has baseball's No. 29-rated offensive output, at 8.44 hits per game. The New York Mets average 8.51 hits per game, good for No. 20 on the list.

Defensively, New York features the No. 26-rated defense on the road, allowing 5.35 runs per game. Philadelphia, meanwhile, comes in at No. 25 at home, scoring 4.19 runs per game.